WorksheetsHistory of the Holiday Season
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Santa Claus
Which of the following is a well known and popular saint from the 300's?
Santa Claus
Odin
Sinterklass
Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
to represent with a painting or description
prosper
depict
icon
Frosty
Which of the following is a false?
"Frosty the Snowman" was sung by Gene Autry in 1950.
"Frosty the Snowman" is based on a Little Golden Book of the same name.
"Frosty the Snowman" reached #7 on the pop chart list.
Frosty
Which of the following statements is an opinion?
In 1969, Rankin/Bass produced an animated Christmas special featuring Frosty the Snowman.
"Frosty the Snowman" featured the voices of Jimmy Durante & Jackie Vernon.
"Frosty the Snowman" has aired on CBS every year since 1969.
"Frosty the Snowman" is the fourth best family holiday special.
Rudolph
Who wrote the story "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"?
Gene Autry
Glenn Miller
Woody Guthrie
Robert L. May
Rudolph
Which singer recorded the most recognizable version of the song?
Gene Autry
Glenn Miller
Elvis Presley
Buddy Holly
Black Friday
What event would Macy's Department Store use as a way to jump start the Christmas gift buying season?
a musical performance by their staff every year
the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
the early opening of an ice skating rink, which was next door to Macy's
Black Friday
Black Friday has become known as what?
a sacred religious holiday, honored by millions
a national holiday, the only day of the year when no businesses are open
the busiest shopping day of the year
Christmas Television
The company which made many of the most beloved Christmas specials was
Paramount
Universal Studios
Desilu Productions
Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment
Christmas Television
Typically, many of the most beloved Christmas specials used what as a starting point?
the Biblical Christmas narrative
a well known Christmas song
a picture from a Christmas card
an old Christmas poem
Christmas Television
the creation of moving images
utilize
animation
legacy
prominent
Christmas Lights
What year was the first electrically illuminated Christmas tree displayed?
1625
1800
1882
1955
Christmas Lights
Which company made the first strands of commercially-produced Christmas lights?
General Electric
Westinghouse
Christmas Lights Incoporated
Household Electrics
Caroling
The tradition from the Middle Ages, which was similar to caroling, was known as what?
wassailing
begging
rabble rousing
frolicking
Caroling
During the Middle Ages, peasants would visit their home of who?
their neighbors
their landowners
those less fortunate than them
their closest relatives
12 Days of Christmas
12th night, the final day of the Christmas season, is celebrated on what night in most cultures?
December 6th
December 25th
January 1st
January 6th
12 Days of Christmas
Which of these is not a holiday associated with the 12 Days of Christmas?
Boxing Day
St. Stevens Day
St. Nicholas Day
Epiphany
Traditional Christmas Foods
Christmas pudding is also known by what name?
gingerbread
fruit cake
plum pudding
eggnog
Traditional Christmas Foods
Mince Pies were made by mixing fruit, spices, and what?
meat
taffy
gingerbread cookies
chocolate cake
Traditional Christmas Foods
What beverage is most commonly associated with Christmas?
a cold pop
ginger ale
eggnog
fruit punch
